Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 131: Ao Ling Captured by Hot Pot

By the end of it, the Jade Pool began multiplying by tens, clearly a far cry from Sun Wukong’s mention of bridging a gap of just over a hundred dishes. She spouted figures tenfold with the ease of a flowing river.

A thousand times over?

Most of the immortals were stunned. How exaggerated, only a fool would believe that, right?

It was evident that it was due to a lack of serious preparation, wasn’t it?

For a moment, a wave of dissatisfaction spread.

Master Zhenyuan felt a slight annoyance in his heart. He had accepted the invitation to attend only because of multiple requests and to give face to the Heavenly Court.

Though he had been awarded three nine-thousand-year-old Flat Peaches, he did not hesitate to reciprocate with two Ginseng Fruits in return.

In terms of rarity and efficacy, his Ginseng Fruits were certainly superior to the Flat Peaches.

He had been in quite a good mood because of the deliciousness of the dishes served earlier, but never expected the Heavenly Court to be so perfunctory, evidently not taking Master Zhenyuan seriously at all.

However, there were a few who did not contest, such as Tian Peng and his group as well as Maitreya Buddha.

"It seems Mr. Monkey has an ace up his sleeve!" whispered Tian Peng, sharing a conspiratorial look with Nezha and Erlang Shen.

They had great trust in Sun Wukong, even Yang Jian, who had never had any interactions with him, felt the same.

After all, this was Shopkeeper Chen’s disciple.

The mere identity was enough to preclude any need for explanations.

Maitreya Buddha, purely because he had been thoroughly conquered by Sun Wukong’s dishes in the Imperial Kitchen, could not believe it.

"Big sister, do you think these dishes could be real?" Bixiao licked her lips, clearly still craving more of the dishes she just had.

To surpass a thousand dishes—how exciting!

Yunxiao shrugged and laughed, "Who knows?"

The taste of the dishes this time was indeed something special, and she too was curious about what the last mysterious dish would be.

Because the Three Xiaos had tasted the food from Chaos Residence before, they had some resistance to the banquet’s offerings.

But it was different for the Golden Spirit. Despite having eaten so much, her appetite was still clamoring for more.

As a Quasi-Saint, she could instantly control all her body’s reactions, but she didn’t want to!

The feeling of anticipating a delicious meal was just too wonderful.

Hurry up and serve the dishes!

Golden Spirit maintained her composure while inwardly muttering incessantly.

The immortals exhibited a variety of reactions, but without exception, even those who showed disdain could not help but harbor a trace of expectation in their hearts.

On the other hand, after receiving her reward, Chen Nuo walked into the backyard and found a newly cleared patch of land. With a flick of her finger, she planted the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

Looking at the verdant and lush Enlightenment Tea Tree before her, Chen Nuo nodded with satisfaction; she had not expected it to be mature right from the start.

This was certainly a step above the initial Flat Peach tree.

Moving forward, Chen Nuo immediately harvested some leaves.

Why hasn’t Teacher come out yet?

After meticulously wiping down every table and chair, Ao Ling was somewhat puzzled.

She continued to stand in an empty spot, not daring to sit down without her teacher’s permission.

Looking at the elegant decor, Ao Ling now found it incredibly impressive; to be accepted under the tutelage of such a powerful being was indeed a stroke of great fortune.

Although her teacher seemed somewhat aloof, Ao Ling did not feel discriminated against.

That’s great!

Ao Ling blinked her eyes, thinking a person as powerful as her teacher would surely teach her extremely potent Immortal Law.

Caught up in her thoughts, Chen Nuo came out holding a cooking pot, positioning it over the hole in the table and added charcoal underneath.

Seeing Ao Ling still standing there, lost in thought, Chen Nuo rolled her eyes in exasperation and said, "What are you standing there for, come over here, won’t you?"

How could this Dragon Girl be so slow-witted, lacking even the slightest initiative?

Couldn’t she see he was busy and needed a hand?

"Oh, coming!" Ao Ling, startled by Chen Nuo’s voice, came back to her senses and hurriedly trotted over to stand attentively beside Chen Nuo.

Chen Nuo: "..."

Can things go back to normal, or did he really take a disciple?

Why did he feel like he was training a pet, so obedient?

"Sit down."

Ao Ling hurriedly complied.

Seeing the water in the pot boil and the base releasing a delicious fragrance.

Then Chen Nuo said, "Let’s eat."

"Master, I’m not hungry," Ao Ling said with a stern face, very seriously.

"If you’re not hungry, just watch," Chen Nuo said indifferently.

With a wave of his hand, ingredients instantly filled the entire table.

Ao Ling was shocked by the abundance of food, It’s too lavish, she thought, but noticed with furrowed elegant brows that all the ingredients seemed to be raw.

How should one eat this, is it meant to be eaten raw?

Clearly, Ao Ling had not made the connection between the ingredients and the boiling base in the pot, but as Chen Nuo began to move, everything became clear.

He swiftly dipped a slice of meat in the boiling water, and in just a few breaths neatly lifted it out, dipped it in ginger sauce, and put it directly into his mouth.

It’s that easy to eat?

Ao Ling was somewhat taken aback since she had never cooked before.

But she knew that the food she ate daily in the Dragon Palace all went through complicated processes before it was made, so how could such a simple method be tasty?

Doubt arose in Ao Ling’s mind, but she maintained her formal seated posture; however, with time passing, she grew unsettled.

The aroma from the pot’s base intensified as it boiled, wafting through the air and into her nostrils.

It made Ao Ling’s heart itch.

Every slice of fresh, bright red meat Chen Nuo picked up would soon turn into a fully cooked color, glistening and drenched in sauce, incredibly tempting.

Ao Ling admitted she was now, in fact, hungry.

But how could she, the hope of the Dragon Clan, fall in such a place?

She leaned slightly back, sitting more rigidly as if it made her resolve even firmer.

However, Ao Ling overlooked that bodily reactions are often the most honest.

Gurgle...

A strange noise came from Ao Ling, turning her face bright red with embarrassment, it was too shameful.

Her usually stern face couldn’t hold anymore, she quickly covered her stomach; she truly hadn’t expected her stomach to betray her at a critical moment.

And in front of her master no less, too embarrassing!

"Are you going to eat now?" Chen Nuo asked with a smile in his eyes.

Keeping calm in front of his delicious food would be possible only if you could block out all five senses.

Seeing Chen Nuo’s question, Ao Ling knew she couldn’t continue her act and said softly, "I’ll eat."

Chen Nuo poured dipping sauce into a new small bowl, he had been using serving chopsticks to clean the pot; he picked up a fully-cooked slice of meat, then placed it in the bowl.

"Eat," Chen Nuo pushed the bowl towards Ao Ling.

Ao Ling nodded, very reservedly took the chopsticks next to her, and carefully picked up a piece, placing it in her mouth.

The salty fragrance of the sauce and the spicy taste of the meat mixed together, instantly stunning Ao Ling’s mind and spirit.

The crispy, numbing sensation on her tongue was irresistibly attractive; the harmony of the meat’s flavor made her whole mouth bloom.

It’s so delicious! 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Ao Ling’s bright eyes slightly squinted, shaping into a look of bliss.

Seeing Ao Ling like this, Chen Nuo’s face showed no expression; instead, he felt this was quite normal.

In his previous life, hot pot was a meal that one could eat at noon or evening, and with its development, it had different styles in both the south and the north.